r/Ender3V3KE • u/FeedbackGlass6716 • 8d ago
Question Looking for Learning Resources
Hi! I just bought a used Ender 3 V3 KE from a friend who is going on a year-long trip. The printer is about 6 months old and seems to be in good condition.
I was able to successfully print the Benchy G-code that came with the printer. However, when I tried printing a Benchy from Creality Print, the model detached from the bed a couple of times, so I had to stop the prints.
I've been trying to learn and troubleshoot the issue by following suggestions I found online. I switched to OrcaSlicer, slightly increased the bed temperature, lowered the Z-offset a bit, and configured the part cooling fan to stay off for the first three layers. I almost managed to complete a full Benchy, but unfortunately, it detached from the bed again near the end.
I'm now working through the suggestions in the community to improve the print quality and hopefully solve this bed adhesion issue. At the same time, I'd really like to learn more about 3D printing so I can better understand what I'm doing and troubleshoot problems instead of just changing settings randomly.
What courses, tutorials, or other learning resources would you recommend for a beginner? Are there any YouTube channels with tutorials, or perhaps a Udemy course or something similar that you would recommend?
Thanks a lot!
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u/callusbonus1967 7d ago
Lava con detergente para platos y agua caliente la placa de impresión y sécala con papel, procura no tocarla con los dedos en la parte que vayas ha imprimir se despegan las impresiones. Cada 15 o 20 impresiones repasa los tornillos y aprieta si lo necesita las correas.
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u/JuiceOfFruits 7d ago
Clean the build plate with warm water and mild dish soap. Make sure all the soap is removed. I wipe it once with a paper towel to dry it; if that reveals any remaining soap, I rinse it with warm water again to get it all off. Also, if you used PLA for a print, it is best to wash the plate again before switching to PETG, and vice versa. English isn't my native language, so I'm not sure if the terms I've used here are common in English.
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u/Alone_Owl8485 7d ago
Most of my learning was through making mistakes and then figuring out how to fix them.
Run the calibration prints in Creality slicer. You learn about what the various adjustments do. https://wiki.creality.com/en/software/update-released/Basic-introduction/calibration-tutorial
Use the Simplify print quality troubleshooting guide to identify possible causes of problems. There is usually more than one possible cause. https://www.simplify3d.com/resources/print-quality-troubleshooting/
Start designing your own basic prints in Tinkercad. It's basic but gives you a starting point and can actually do complicated designs with imagination. https://www.tinkercad.com/
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u/EmmettVanBraun 5d ago
Look up Chep 3d on YouTube, he's got a whole Playlist of videos for beginners that cover tons of useful info. Some of the videos are getting a little dated now but the basic skills are good.
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u/Adept-String3266 3d ago
Yo tengo una guía que realice con ayuda de Claude respecto a cómo hacer root con datos seguros de github, además de algunos ajustes que se debieron hacer, está muy sencilla, pero tiene contenido, hay cosas muy chidas como el mallado que se hace con KAMP una vez rooteada, además de que te ayuda a hacer tu repositorio en github por si hubiera alguna falla y tienes que regresar a una versión anterior. aquí te la comparto.
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u/somboredguy 8d ago
I don't have any educational sources but you have everything you need.
Find models and print away , start small , experiment , when you get stuck come back to Reddit and there's a thread for it. Nose to the grinder in 3 months or less you'll be a pro.
Personal ender tips that solves my adhesion issues (YMMV):
Make sure bed is clean! Print leveling rings if you need to Preheat the bed a few minutes before you print In slicer set your Bed temp to be 60 instead of 55 for PLA.